Chalfonte Hotel

Victorian hotel within walking distance of Washington Street Mall

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November 2025

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December 2025

Bridal Suite | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cape May Historic District is home to Chalfonte Hotel, where beach lovers can unwind with beach umbrellas and enjoy WiFi in the comfort of their room. Guests rave about the hotel's proximity to Cape May Beach and appreciate the helpful staff.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Beach umbrellas
Air conditioning
Limited hour front desk

CNY1,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Tomorrow

Nov 13 - Nov 14

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Queen Euro

Good

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Queen Premium

Excellent

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Bridal Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

2 bathrooms

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Full Euro

Excellent

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Queen Twin Euro

Excellent

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Queen Full Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

CNY1,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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About the neighborhood

301 Howard St, Cape May, NJ, 08204

What's nearby

Washington Street Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cape May Convention Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Cape May Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Cape May City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 15 min drive
Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 51 min drive
Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬6 min walk
‪Out There Coffee - ‬6 min walk
‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬6 min walk
‪Kohr's Bros - ‬7 min walk
‪A Ca Mia - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Chalfonte Hotel

Chalfonte Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach. This Victorian hotel is also within a short drive of Wildwood Boardwalk and Sunset Beach. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and beach location.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 65 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

Beach nearby

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Beach umbrellas

Facilities

Built in 1876
Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Individually decorated

Freshen up

Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Free WiFi

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Chalfonte Hotel Hotel

Chalfonte Hotel Cape May

Chalfonte Hotel Hotel Cape May

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Chalfonte Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Chalfonte Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Chalfonte Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gateway 26 Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Chalfonte Hotel like?

Chalfonte Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Washington Street Mall and 5 minutes' walk from Cape May Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Chalfonte Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room

Beach

Service staff

Cape

Location

Restaurant

Bed

Ambience

Parking

Live music

What guests liked

The property offers complimentary beach passes with chairs and umbrellas, providing a convenient and enjoyable beach experience for guests. (23 reviews)
The on-site restaurant offered delicious food and convenient dining options with a charming atmosphere. (9 reviews)
Breakfast was outstanding and the food, including pancakes, was highly recommended. (6 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 10, 2025

Great place, friendly staff! Loved it!

Glenn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 7, 2025

Everything was lovely as usual!!!

Stacy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 9, 2025

Room was clean and quiet. Located close to the beach and town!

LAURA, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Nov 3, 2025

No kitchen

Ronald F, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 23, 2025

It’s a lovely historic hotel. Our stay was great. The staff is very hospitable and friendly. The rooms are very clean.

Slawa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 11, 2025

We had a very nice day at the shelf on hotel. The staff are lovely. The rooms were clean, and that charm of the Victorian style building and history were great.

Jenna, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 22, 2025

air conditioning as basic amenity. no TV/mini fridge/microwave in rooms. convenient to the mall and the beach but no direct view. while we enjoyed the historic hotel overall, was not quite a fan of all the stairs to the rooms and lack of dependable nearby (free) parking, especially with all the scheduled events/weddings at the hotel. On a positive note, dinner at the magnolia room restaurant was amazing. fried chicken was most definitely worth the hype.

Therese, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 21, 2024

Lovely stay!

Joanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 24, 2025

Vintage property with cool public spaces. Live music featuring very talented rhythm and blues. Restaurant is convenient. I was lucky with street parking and the beach umbrella and lounge chairs are a plus. The front desk was super helpful. They brought my bags up to my 3rd floor room. If you like the vintage feel this place a good choice. I will book here again.

chandana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 10, 2024

Really lovely historic hotel. Conveniently located and wonderfully maintained. Highly recommended!

Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 9, 2024

We didn’t know what to expect but the hotel was lovely. The staff was very friendly and welcoming.

Janemarie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 29, 2025

All perfect.

Eileen A, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 30, 2023

We really enjoyed our stay, truly a vintage hotel full of authentic charm.

Noreen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 12, 2024

Very convenient location, near everything!!

Anna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 30, 2025

The staff was uniformly great. Decor is very Victorian! Not so great having to climb lots of stairs - no elevators. Plumbing fixtures in bathroom awful! Plumbing and electricity very dated throughout. Only 1 TV in the coffee room, they should also put 1 or 2 in the bar. Outdoor music fun and lively scene.

Barbara, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jan 26, 2025

It was a great weekend.

rod, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 30, 2024

Friendly and accommodating staff, terrific breakfast, nice small bar, walking distance to center of town and beach. Room was small but cute and comfortable. I look forward to a return visit.

Corrado, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 20, 2024

Nice location. Historical building.

Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 25, 2024

Was an amazing experience only downside was we couldn’t stay longer. Easy check in and check out. Will be back!

Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 30, 2023

The Chalfont definitely has old world charm! Clean rooms, comfy beds, huge porch. Really enjoyed our stay!

LISA, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 17, 2024

If you like old world history this historical hotel is for you. My visit was during off season so didn't get to experience the hotel in full swing. Had nice amenities for being an old building.

Glen, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jun 23, 2025

No TV -which I neglected to read before booking. Not a B&B. Breakfast is a la carte. No fridge in room. I had to throw my very expensive leftovers away. They DO however, give a pass for beach valet service which is really great! Staff is nice. Would only stay again out of necessity though.

Antoinette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 21, 2024

Everything everywhere was a winter wonderland 🎄I definitely will be returning and be staying at the Chalfonte.

Barbara, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 7, 2024

It is a historic hotel peaceful clise to so much. No clocks or television in the rooms, takes some getting used to.

Joseph, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 27, 2024

Beautiful exterior of the hotel and loved the historic aspect. Lovely bar and the breakfast we had was amazing! Highly recommend the pancakes! Only downside was the walls are REALLY thin. Would probably request to be on an upper floor if possible in the future!

Darby, 2-night trip